MLB Player News

Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

After Oneil Cruz exited Sunday's 1-0 win over the White Sox with a lower leg injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for around four months, Castro received the first two starts at shortstop in Cruz's stead. Though he's committed an error in both of those games, he's gotten on base in all but one his seven plate appearances during that span. Ji Hwan Bae will get the nod at shortstop Wednesday, but Castro looks like he'll still have at least a semi-regular role in the Bucs' middle infield for the foreseeable future.

Castro went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Tuesday against the Astros.

Castro has started at shortstop in both games since Oneil Cruz (ankle) went down, and he's hit seventh in the order on each occasion. While his defensive play has been unsteady, Castro reached base three times Tuesday -- he was hit by a pitch in the second inning -- and has at least one hit in three of his last four games. He has only one RBI and one extra-base hit across 26 plate appearances for the season, but he now has a clear path to playing time.

McMahon went 2-for-5 with three-run home run during Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.

McMahon singled during the first inning and clubbed a three-run homer in the fifth, but he struck out in his other three plate appearances. The 28-year-old has three home runs and eight RBI through 12 games, though he's hitting just .220 and has a 39.1 percent strikeout rate.

Hayes went 2-for-4 with a double while scoring a run and stealing a base in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

It's the first steal of the season for Hayes. The third baseman also had his second multi-hit effort of the season, and it helps break an 0-for-11 skid over his last three games. With the pair of hits, Hayes is now slashing .159/.178/.227 over 44 at-bats.

Vargas (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 10, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Vargas was reportedly dealing with shoulder stiffness Monday and now will officially be out for at least 10 days with a strained left shoulder. With Luis Garcia still day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Michael Chavis or the newly recalled Jeter Downs will fill in at second base for the time being.

Davis is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Dodgers.

David Villar is covering second base and batting sixth while Thairo Estrada heads to the bench. Davis boasts a .370/.393/.630 slash line with two home runs and six RBI through nine games and should continue to see near-everyday playing time while he's swinging such a productive bat.

Muncy is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

Muncy had a huge night at the dish Monday, going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and a grand slam, but he'll grab some rest Tuesday with the Giants throwing left-hander Alex Wood. Chris Taylor is at third base and batting seventh.

Sosa is starting at third base and batting seventh Tuesday versus the Marlins.

Alec Bohm is at first base and hitting fifth. Sosa boasts a .333 batting average and .871 OPS through 19 plate appearances this season and should continue to see regular playing time as the Phillies march on without Darick Hall (thumb) and Rhys Hoskins (knee).

Newman is not in the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

Jose Barrero will make back-to-back starts at shortstop to begin the Reds' series versus the defending NL East champions. Newman has slashed just .174/.208/.304 through his first 24 plate appearances this season.

Muncy went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run and a grand slam in Monday's 9-1 victory over the Giants.

Muncy smoked a three-run shot off Logan Webb in the third and a grand slam off Sean Hjelle in the seventh, marking his second and third homers of the season, respectively. Coming into the contest, Muncy had just four hits over his first 33 at-bats, so Monday's prolific outing was certainly a welcome sight for fantasy managers.